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Friday, October 8, 2010

Saved 78% This Week

I've gotten into a bad habit of shopping some on the weekend and then again during the week, and I'll probably do it again this next week.  I've yet to get to Walgreens or back to Schnucks to take advantage of the General Mills Catalina deal.  I really try to stay within my budget,  but I'm not sure it's worth my time since I always want to chase more deals.  I need to dip into my splurge funds and get all my shopping done during the week.



CVS
I ended up spending most of my ECB this week on paper towel.  Surprisingly, CVS finally had Miracle Whip back in stock, so I ended up using my raincheck before my coupons expired.

Before sales & coupons: $69.27
Spent: $2.20
Saved: $67.07 for a 97% saving

Schnucks
I took my husband with me last Sunday to buy get paid to buy the Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls.  I stopped at two different stores and went through the self checkout with two transactions per store.  After coupons, six cinnamon rolls came to $3.  I paid for them with a $3 Catalina coupon and received two $3 Catalina coupons back.  Did you know the self checkouts don't spit out a receipt when your balance is $0?

Before sales & coupons: $45.65
Spent: $1.69
Saved: $43.96 for a 96% savings

Dierbergs
Two trips to Dierbergs this week. One, last weekend to get in on last week's sales and again during the middle of the week. At first glance, it doesn't look like I save as much at Dierbergs as I do at other stores, but they always seem to have a few products on sale I don't ever see on sale elsewhere.  I know I've never purchased ricotta on sale with a coupon before.

Before sales & coupons: $70.36
Spent: $29.66
Saved: $40.70 for a 58% savings

Aldi
Comparable Schnucks price: $23.57
Spent: $12.97
Saved: $10.60 for a 45% savings

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $208.85
Spent: $46.52
Saved: $162.33 for a 78% savings


Year to Date Totals
Spent: $1,650.70 ($40 weekly average)
Saved: $5,621.51 ($137 weekly average)

Splurge Funds: $35.18

For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. I use it for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.
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Posted by Jeri at 9:52 PM
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  1. RhondaOctober 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Jeri,

    I think you did great. IMO, anytime you can get that many paper products (especially premium Bounty) and stay close - you did it. I know I am going to take a hit next week because I have to do TP and Paper Towels. Also, hoping CVS gets those toothbrushes in. At least, I will feel a little better. Just think if you had to add the full price of the Bounty with the little coupon to your OOP. That would have been a budget killer.

    I am late shopping this week also. I am planning on doing wags, cvs, and target today. I think Dierbergs will be Monday. What did you pay for the Garlic Toast. Only, problem - I have no room. I am open all this week. Let me know.

    Rhonda

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  2. JeriOctober 9, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Rhonda - PT and TP are a budget buster, but we can't do without them - well at least the TP.

    I paid $1.99 for the garlic toast and had a .40 coupon from 9/19/10 SS. They also have Chabata garlic bread loaves on sale for $1.99 and they had a .55 peelie at my store.

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  3. CJOctober 9, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    I cherry picked several times this week. Got 4 packs of Schick 12 pack razors and 8 cups of Meow Mix for free at Walmart. Made $3.50 profit on 4 boxes of Vicks Sinex and got the weekly RR freebies at Walgreens. I never do as well as I'd like at the grocery because I have to buy small quantities so dont always get the deals. But I did take $9 off my $16 order at Schnucks this week. I'm happy anytime I can save 50% or more on a grocery trip.

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  4. JeriOctober 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Hi CJ - Everyones situation and needs are different. I think saving 50% at the grocery store is a great goal.

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  5. TeresitaOctober 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Hi, I'm new to this couponing stuff, and was wondering where you get the best coupons for TP and PT?

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  6. JeriOctober 11, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Teresita - Welcome to Coupon STL and the world of couponing.

    High value coupons for paper products are few and far between. I usually like to pick up paper products in conjunction with another deal. CVS's ECB, Target giftcard deal, a $10 off $50 at Shop 'n Save ect. After you've been couponing for awhile, you can stock up on the paper products. While you won't find TP and PT for a really good price, you won't be paying full price either.

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